Benedixisti Domine terram tuam

Agostino Bendinelli’s motet Benedixisti Domine terram tuam sets a psalm text expressing divine favour and forgiveness. The composer’s words speak of God’s blessing upon the land, His turning of captivity and His remission of His people’s sins. This work is composed for SATTB voices and is set in Latin, the traditional language of the Roman Catholic Church. Bendinelli’s motet is a powerful example of sacred Renaissance polyphony, ideal for liturgical settings or concert programmes seeking substantial devotional repertoire.